Assistant Professor of Political Science
Position description
The Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 16, 2027.
Applicants for the position in the Department's Political Science program should specialize in American Politics and be able to teach undergraduate research methods. Specializations within the American Politics subfield are open, but the department seeks candidates with expertise in some combination of political behavior (e.g., voting, public opinion, race and ethnic politics), institutions (e.g., presidency, legislatures, courts), and/or public policy.
Responsibilities include scholarly research/publishing, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester. The individual in this position is thus expected to teach 3 courses each semester for the Department of Politics and Government.
The position is a nine-month, tenure track appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. The locus of annual evaluation, tenure, and promotion in rank will be in the department of Politics and Government. A comprehensive benefits package is included.
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Application instructions
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